It is an underground building, which externally has the form of an earthen mound. The treasures found in the royal tombs have been exhibited here since November 1997. Among other things, the visitor can see the golden urn that contained the bones of King Philip II and the oak wreath worn by the
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Simultaneously with the revelation of the royal tombs of the Aeges, in 1977, the conservation of the elaborate wall paintings that decorated them began immediately. At the same time, a maintenance laboratory was created on site for the rescue and restoration of the extremely important mobile finds
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Naoussa is the capital of the prefecture of Imathia. The name of the city has its roots in Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr, who lived in the 4th century. Today the city is one of the most dynamic urban areas of Macedonia and all of Greece. Nowadays, the development of Naoussa is
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A walk through old Veria will be unforgettable for the visitor. in the traditional districts that have acquired new life through renovations and restorations. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou
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Near Naoussa, at the site "Isvoria", in the area where the ancient Macedonian city of Mieza has been identified and is being excavated, is the Nymphaeum where the philosopher Aristotle taught the young Alexander, shortly after the middle of the 4th century BC. It is a place with international
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At the Archaeological Museum of Veria, the visitor can see important exhibits from the Neolithic to the Hellenistic and Roman eras. The Museum's collections include: In an impressive room on the ground floor with a special configuration so that each display case refers to carved chamber tombs,
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The monastery of Panagia or Kalipetra, is built on the southern slopes of Vermio, at a distance of about 10 km from Veria, near the village of Rahia. The place that is built is located in a natural hiding place formed by the flow of the Aliakmons. The Monastery of Panagia Kalipetra celebrates the
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The tomb of Anthemion is also located in the area of Naoussa, on the borders of the municipality of Anthemion. It is a two-chamber vaulted Macedonian tomb with a temple-shaped facade in the Ionic style. It dates back to the 3rd century BC. The monument is open to the public. It is one of the most
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A paradise on earth in the heart of Imathia, just 3km from Naoussa. A breath of life against ecological degradation. It has a total area of 60 acres and is crossed by the Arapitsa river. In the grove one can find sports facilities, refreshment stands, a hotel unit, an artificial fishing and
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During the Greek revolution, the battles around Naoussa were sensational, until the city fell on April 10, 1822 and the Turks completely destroyed it. The last defenders were killed in the tower of Zafirakis and the women and children preferred to fall from the waterfall of Arapitsa rather than fall
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